Is it really possible for lungs damaged by COVID to recover? What are the chances and how does it work? I'm really worried about long-term damage.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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do regularly breathing exercises, stay hydrated

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Answered 25/07/2025

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I've been dealing with a cold and cough for the past three days and now I'm starting to have this wheezing issue. What can I do or take for it? Are there any medicines or suggestions that might help?

Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice

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I've had corona since September 2020. I'm wondering if it's a good idea to get a CT scan now? Will it show how much it affected me?

Yes for accurate diagnosis CT may be required.Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice

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My mom just had treatment for pleural effusion in her left lung and now she's experiencing pain in her stomach. Is this something normal after such a procedure, or should we be worried? Can you explain what's going on?

it might be refrred pain. ask her to take a painkiller

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